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The median house price in Chatswood is $3.40m, with units at $1.15m. House values have moved 1.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Chatswood has an estimated 28,131 residents, up from 25,553 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,578 people, or 10.1%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 166 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 93.0% of that increase. That puts 5,615 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch combining ABS updates for the surrounding region with 166 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date indicate that the suburb of Chatswood has an estimated population of around 28,131 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 2,578 people (10.1%) from the 25,553 people counted during the 2021 Census, building upon the resident population figure of 27,991 established from the ABS Estimated Resident Population (ERP) release in June 2025. With a population density of 5,615 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the top 10% of areas evaluated across the nation by AreaSearch, underscoring intense local land demand.
The suburb of Chatswood outpaced both New South Wales and its broader SA4 region (5.9%) with its 10.1% growth rate since the 2021 census. This demographic growth was overwhelmingly driven by net overseas migration, which made up approximately 93.0% of recent population additions. Future projections for the suburb of Chatswood incorporate SA2-level modeling produced by Geoscience Australia and the ABS published in 2024 (using 2022 as a base), supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 (benchmarked to 2021) where required, with age-specific growth trajectories mapped across all territories for the 2032 to 2041 period. Based on these aggregated SA2 figures, the suburb of Chatswood is set for above median population growth relative to benchmarks evaluated by AreaSearch. Specifically, the local headcount is projected to rise by 3,581 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 12.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
178 new dwellings have been approved in Chatswood over the past five years, an average of 35 a year. That places the area in the 57th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 1 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 38 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 24% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential planning records analysed by AreaSearch show that building approvals in Chatswood have averaged roughly 35 new homes per annum, accumulating to an estimated 178 homes across the preceding 5 financial years, with 17 approvals registered during FY-25 to date. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the area added an average of 6.4 new residents per year for each residential dwelling approved, generating an environment where housing requirements substantially outstrip new construction and intensify buyer competition. Approved dwellings carried an average expected construction cost of $865,000, illustrating an emphasis among developers on higher-end builds.
Alongside housing, commercial development has sustained positive momentum with $30.8 million in commercial building approvals lodged this financial year. Per capita residential construction in Chatswood is 77.0% below regional average rates across Greater Sydney, representing a subdued development rate that also trails the national benchmark and points to a fully developed urban footprint alongside potential planning constraints. This limited flow of new builds typically underpins buyer demand and supports pricing across established stock. Of the recent residential building approvals, detached houses accounted for 24.0% while multi-unit formats including apartments and townhouses comprised 76.0%. This higher proportion of medium-to-high density housing creates accessible price points for first-time purchasers, downsizers, and investors. A high ratio of around 619 people per approval underscores the mature, built-out character of the precinct. Forecasts from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate that Chatswood will expand by 3,441 residents through to 2041. Should residential construction continue at its historical pace, additions to housing stock could fall short of resident inflows, likely heightening market competition and providing upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 22 current infrastructure and development projects inside Chatswood, worth an estimated $5 billion. A further 77 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $20.4 billion. 21 are already under construction and 40 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure investment and strategic planning frameworks play a central role in shaping property performance, with AreaSearch tracking 47 projects of importance across the locality. Prominent developments include the Chatswood Chase Redevelopment, Coronation Property Mixed-Use Development, Chatswood Grand Residences, and Hammond Greens Chatswood.
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Coronation Archer Street Chatswood
A $250 million, 32-storey State Significant Development delivering over 150 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments and penthouses, including 41 affordable units. Ground-level podium provides approximately 2,500sqm of retail and commercial space. A heritage-listed building on site is sensitively restored for fine dining and wellness uses, complemented by communal landscaped open space. Designed by Woods Bagot. Groundbreaking occurred April 2025 with completion targeted Q1 2027.
Mandarin Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the existing Mandarin Centre in Chatswood into a 32-storey mixed-use tower designed by SOM, comprising 325 residential apartments (including 5 percent affordable housing), a 4-storey retail and commercial podium, co-working rooms, and rooftop spaces. The $1.2 billion project is proceeding via a State Significant Development Application.
Chatswood Chase Redevelopment
The $625 million transformation of Chatswood Chase into a premier luxury retail and lifestyle destination reached completion in April 2026. The project delivered a new luxury precinct on Level One featuring 23 global brands like Louis Vuitton and Dior, alongside the Chase Market fresh food hall and a reimagined dining precinct. Physical works included internal reconfiguration, new skylight atria, and significant upgrades to the Victoria Avenue entry and external facades.
Novus on Victoria
A 46-storey build-to-rent tower approved by the NSW Independent Planning Commission on 3 March 2026, comprising 260 rental apartments above ground and first floor retail premises (1,110 sqm). Resident amenities include a pool, cold plunge, sauna, gym, co-working spaces, outdoor terraces, resident lounge, private dining, dog park and rooftop facilities. Three basement levels provide car share spaces, plant and servicing. Designed by Fender Katsalidis (FK). Construction is expected to commence in 2026 and complete by 2029.
Chatswood Grand Residences
The CBD's largest residential development in the last decade featuring 332 new homes across two 36-storey mixed-use residential towers with 308 apartments plus 24 live-work units. Includes on-site 80-place childcare centre, retail and dining facilities, premium resort-style amenities including luxe swimming pool, spa, sauna, BBQ areas, outdoor gym and wellness space.
Ellis Street Shop Top Housing
Demolition of existing residential unit building and construction of a 14-storey shop top housing development with 3 storeys of retail/commercial use, communal facilities, 4 levels of basement car parking, landscaping, and associated works. Designed by Make Architects to achieve a 5 Star Green Star rating, featuring 28 two and three-bedroom apartments plus 1 four-bedroom penthouse with dual-aspect balconies and cross-ventilation.
The Bryson of Chatswood
Luxury mixed-use development comprising approximately 70 premium 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, skyhomes and penthouses above commercial space and ground-floor retail. Construction has commenced with resort-style resident amenities including pool, wellness spaces and landscaped terraces.
Hammond Greens Chatswood
34-storey luxury mixed-use residential tower featuring 64 apartments including Sky Gardens, Sky Homes, and Penthouses. Designed by FJC Studio with landscaping by Sturt Noble. Includes 1,476sqm of retail and commercial space, and premium amenities such as a pool deck, outdoor gym, yoga room, and golf simulator.
14,583 residents of Chatswood are employed, from a labour force of 15,289. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 63.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 33,192, about 118% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Local employment indicators compiled by AreaSearch show an estimated 14,583 working residents as of March 2026, supported by 2.6% in estimated employment growth over the past year and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. The resident workforce is characterized by advanced educational qualifications and strong participation in the technology sector. The local jobless rate sits 0.5% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, while workforce participation of 63.5% trails the Greater Sydney benchmark of 68.9%. Census records showed that 56.2% of workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 lockdown measures.
The resident labor base is primarily concentrated across professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance sectors. Professional & technical representation is exceptionally pronounced, recording an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. In contrast, construction accounts for 4.4% employment locally versus 8.6% regionally. With 0.9 workers for each resident at the Census, Chatswood provides a substantial base of local employment opportunities. Data from the ABS and SALM aggregated by AreaSearch indicates that across the 12 months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 2.6% against a 1.1% rise in the labour force, reducing the local unemployment rate by 1.3 percentage points, compared to Greater Sydney where employment grew 1.9%, the labour force rose 1.9%, and unemployment dipped marginally. Incorporating national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in Mar-26, countrywide employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. When weighted against Chatswood's local industry composition, estimated employment expansion reaches 7.4% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, based on an illustrative industry-weighted extrapolation that does not factor in local demographic projections.
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Median household income in Chatswood is $2,158 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $938 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,122 a year against an average of $91,234. The average runs 69% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxpayer records for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch indicate that the suburb of Chatswood recorded a median taxpayer income of $54,122 and an average taxpayer income of $91,234, compared to $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average) across Greater Sydney. Applying a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 generates updated income estimates of approximately $59,707 (median) and $100,649 (average) as of March 2026. Across family, personal, and household metrics, local incomes track around the 73rd percentile nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings bracket accounts for 30.3% of local earners (8,523 individuals), closely mirroring the 30.9% regional proportion.
A notable 35.0% of households generate weekly earnings above $3,000, driving local spending capacity. While housing costs absorb 20.3% of income, disposable income holds at the 68th percentile nationally, with the area situated in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Chatswood had 9,524 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 28% detached houses and 68% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 52% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $577 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,858 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential dwellings in Chatswood were split between 27.9% houses and 72.0% other dwellings (encompassing apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 27.1%, while 20.8% of residences were mortgaged and 52.0% were rented. Housing costs sit well above broader metropolitan and national baselines: median monthly mortgage repayments reached $2,858 (versus $2,427 across Sydney metro and $1,863 nationally), while median weekly rents stood at $577 (compared to $470 for Sydney metro and $375 across Australia).
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Chatswood counted 9,524 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 10,485 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements represent 70.6% of Chatswood households, comprising 33.1% couples with children, 25.5% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. The remaining 29.4% consists of non-family living arrangements, with lone person households representing 24.0% and group households making up 5.3%. Average household size stands at 2.5 people, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
58.0% of adults in Chatswood hold a university qualification, including 35.6% with a bachelor degree and 19.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 96% of areas nationally. A further 7.3% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 5,382 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,145 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Chatswood demonstrates high educational attainment, with 58.0% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary qualifications, substantially exceeding benchmarks of 32.2% in NSW and 30.4% in Australia. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 35.6%, postgraduate degrees account for 19.6%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.8%. Vocational education accounts for 17.4% of qualifications for those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 7.3%. A significant 31.8% of the local population is actively undertaking formal education. Enrolments include 8.9% in primary education, 8.2% in tertiary education, and 7.1% in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Chatswood reaches 126 stops on 94 routes, timetabled for about 20,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Chatswood is served by an integrated transport network featuring 126 active transport stops across train, lightrail and buses, with 94 individual routes operating 20,126 weekly passenger trips. Commuter access is strong, with typical distances of 129 meters to the nearest transit stop. Travel to work is dominated by private vehicles at 50%, followed by train travel at 21% and walking at 17%, while car ownership stands at 0.6 per dwelling. In addition, 56.2% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during the pandemic. Transit services maintain an average volume of 2,875 trips per day across the network, generating roughly 159 weekly trips per individual stop, with the accompanying map highlighting the 100 nearest stops to the central coordinates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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81.5% of residents in Chatswood report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 93% of areas nationally. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 62.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators in Chatswood are exceptionally positive, with AreaSearch evaluations showing very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups and minimal mortality rates. In addition, private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 63% of the total population (17,697 people) holding private cover, outpacing the 59.9% rate in Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%. Among reported chronic conditions, asthma affects 4.4% of residents and mental health issues affect 4.2%, while 81.5% of the community reported having no medical ailments, outperforming the Greater Sydney benchmark of 74.6%.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 14.7% of the populace (4,135 people) and demonstrate strong health indicators aligned with national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
64.3% of Chatswood residents were born overseas and 63.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (36.5%) and English (11.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Chatswood exhibits high cultural diversity, with 64.3% of residents born overseas and 63.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the largest religious affiliation at 34.1% of the population. In addition, Buddhism is distinctly represented at 7.6% of residents, compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Chatswood are Chinese at 36.5% (compared to the regional average of 8.4%), Other at 14.5%, and English at 11.8% (against 19.0% regionally). Other notable community groups include Korean residents at 4.7% (compared to 1.1% regionally), Indian residents at 3.8% (versus 3.6%), and Russian residents at 0.4% (matching 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Chatswood is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 32.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographic profiles show Chatswood leaning toward younger adult demographics. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate that 35.8% of the community falls into the young to middle aged adults bracket (25 - 44), compared to 31.4% across Greater Sydney, while children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 28.2% against a regional share of 30.4%. The estimated median age stood at 36 as at August 2026, down from 37 at the 2021 Census (and 1 year below the Greater Sydney figure of 37 at that Census). The 25 - 44 age cohort expanded from 34.7% at the Census to an estimated 35.8%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that older demographics (65+) will absorb the bulk of growth, increasing by 1,859 residents (45%) to reach 5,994, while younger adult cohorts are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Chatswood
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 22 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 166 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (25,553 at the 2021 Census → 28,131 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL10891). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.